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Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for June 4
Marketing Strategy? Musk Disses Trump's Budget; China Rare Earth Ban Shuts EU Factories; Nissan Talks 3rd-Gen Leaf
June 4, 2025 -
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German Car Production May Halt Over China’s Magnet Embargo
Auto lobby group warns severe disruption faces Europe’s automakers because of China’s retaliation in U.S. trade war.
By Paul Myles • June 4, 2025 -
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Toyota Motor North America names chief compliance officer
Dawn Pittman Collins will take over for Jacqueline Thomas who is retiring after more than two decades with the automaker.
By Larry Avila • June 4, 2025 -
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Industry Voices | Luxury Automakers Leverage AI-Powered Marketing
One of the most significant advantages of AI-driven marketing is its ability to create hyper-personalized customer journeys. Predictive analytics plays a central role in this transformation.
By Jake Parker • June 3, 2025 -
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Toyota recalls 443K Tundra pickups for reverse light failures
The truck’s light assemblies are susceptible to moisture intrusion caused by adhesive separation on a vent patch.
By Eric Walz • June 3, 2025 -
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Trump to increase steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
The president announced the tariff hikes, which are set to begin Wednesday, while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.
By Sara Samora • Updated June 2, 2025 -
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Ford recalls over 1M vehicles for defective backup camera software
The automaker also recalled 160K vehicles in April to address rearview camera faults caused by a loose circuit board connector.
By Eric Walz • June 2, 2025 -
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Volvo Cars, Google expand partnership to deploy Gemini AI in vehicles
The automaker says the collaboration will help to “accelerate advancements in the connected car space for the entire automotive industry.”
By Eric Walz • May 30, 2025 -
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Mercedes-Benz moving key corporate operations to metro Atlanta
The automaker will close a Michigan office and centralize most of its financial and technical teams in the southeastern U.S.
By Larry Avila • May 30, 2025 -
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Nissan Considers U.K. Government Support Again
Automaker looks to ask financial support for its Sunderland plant for the third time since production began in 1985.
By Paul Myles • May 29, 2025 -
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BYD Expands Hungarian Presence With European HQ
Chinese automaker deepens links with Hungary but is still under investigation over unfair state subsidies at its production plants.
By Paul Myles • May 29, 2025 -
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Volvo Cuts 3,000 Jobs as Tariff Bites
Cost-cutting plan kicks in as automaker responds to U.S. car tariffs and falling global sales.
By Paul Myles • May 29, 2025 -
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Rivian secures $1B infusion from VW after meeting Q2 profit goal
Volkswagen Group’s investment will help the EV maker continue production, even as the company works to mitigate the impact of tariffs.
By Larry Avila • May 29, 2025 -
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Volvo Cars slashing 3K jobs globally
The move is part of a $1.8 billion cost-cutting strategy and will eliminate roughly 15% of the automaker’s workforce.
By Larry Avila • May 29, 2025 -
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Stellantis’ U.S. Boss Takes Top Job at Automaker
Italian Antonio Filosa takes on the task of bringing the multi-brand group back to profitability.
By Paul Myles • May 28, 2025 -
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Stellantis names Antonio Filosa as global CEO
The parent of the Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler brands has picked a company veteran to lead its turnaround.
By Larry Avila • May 28, 2025 -
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GM to invest $888M in New York to produce next-gen V8 engine
The automaker will use the funds to install new machinery, equipment, tools and facility renovations at its Tonawanda Propulsion plant.
By Eric Walz • May 28, 2025 -
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GM, LG Energy target commercializing manganese-rich batteries for EVs
The battery chemistry virtually eliminates Cobalt and uses less nickel, while still offering high energy density to improve electric vehicle range.
By Eric Walz • May 27, 2025 -
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Hyundai’s updated Bluelink app simplifies EV charging
Drivers of some of the automaker’s newer electric vehicles can now locate and pay for public charging sessions with their smartphones.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 27, 2025 -
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Subaru weighs options to curtail a potential $2.5B tariff hit
The automaker’s Indiana plant, which now makes around 350,000 vehicles a year, has capacity to ramp up production, a company spokesperson said.
By Larry Avila • May 22, 2025 -
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BMW hits milestone of 7M BMWs built in the US
The automaker is investing $1.7 billion for EV production in the country.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 22, 2025 -
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Carmakers rev up AI efforts amid economic uncertainty
Ford, General Motors and Toyota pursue use cases to enhance customer experience, optimize costs and drive profits, executives said in their latest financial reports.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 22, 2025 -
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Commerce asks automakers for supply chain data for tariff evaluations
The federal agency will require submissions of information such as declared customs value of imports and country of final assembly for carmakers to qualify for reduced duty rates.
By Kelly Stroh • May 21, 2025 -
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Mitsubishi, Honda Cut BEV Investment Plans
Automakers follow consumer demand for more hybrid- powered vehicles as BEV costs and infrastructure pose too many ownership challenges.
By Paul Myles • May 21, 2025 -
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Volvo may build a new plug-in hybrid in South Carolina
The automaker’s CEO says the current production of two models in South Carolina “will not be enough to fill the factory.”
By Larry Avila • May 21, 2025
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